Photographer's Note

Another shot from Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park. Certainly one of the most photogenic locations I've ever been to, and one that never disapoints. Not only are the mountains spectacular, but there is wonderful lake, and the light conditions are often quite amazing - how can you go wrong? There is a trail from the parking lot that goes up on top of a hill at the end of the lake (known as the Rockpile) and most people stay on top of the hill to take pictures. If you are part mountain goat you can make your way down the steep and rocky slope to the edge of the water and get a view like this, with the water right at your feet.

Hi Alvin
First time that I discover one of your picture !
I'm glad that I did and seing your intro, I'm glad that you're back!
Gives me also the opportunity (not on this one) to appreciate the combination D700/24-70 which I could soon exchange with my D300/17-55
Be sure that from now on you'll be in my files
regards
Patrick

Nobody does Moraine Lake like you man. :) Another beautiful one. I wish the trees were a little lighter on the right, but otherwise this is gorgeous. I love this perspective--had I known that this was at the bottom of the Rockpile I would have tried to scuttle down to it. Nice job.

Hi Alvin...
I knew about your work in Photoburst.net, with your great capture "Icefield Parkway". I did a simple search about you on google and I was suprised to found you on TE too...
I have one simple question about your photography. Why f/13? Is the better apperture to get the best of your lens?

By the way... The photo is just stunning. No words... the light, the persperctive, the colors, the subjects in right place... Perfect.

Keep going Alvin... I think you gave me the inspiration to start uploading photos again. I goes almost 2 years and a half since a did my last upload.

A+++ picture and place. I like it all. Nice composition and amazing colours.
Have you thought about panoramic picture of this place? I think it would be great to capture and stich at least 3 vertical shots of this place.

Hi Alvin,
this lake is a perfect mirror, pretty good reflection. Interesting hill on the right : under a good light, it comes blocking the horizon of the lake. To end, I like the composition with the stones on the foreground.
Yannis

Hi Alvin,
Wow, Alvin, what a stunning shot of this gorgeous lake. the depth, the clarity, the sharpness, the colors, the perspective - everything in perfect harmony in this vertical perspective. Extremely well presented. TFS. Gerald

Hi Alvin,
what a shot! This one is sheer class! Love the golden light you got here, I especially like these illuminated trees, they look stunning! Good inclusion of these rocks in the foreground and these reflections are simply gorgeous. A wonderful shot of a place that I would love to visit myself. Straight to my favorites, thanks so much for this stunner!

Hi Alvin,
when I see your last photos, I never know which I like more, and have doubts on which of them to comment.
Finally I have decided on this one, because its wonderful mountain landscape, its splendid sky with clouds, and its beautiful reflections in the mirror of the water.
The quality of image is very high, and the sharpness is perfect from foreground up to background.
It is a very beautiful and elegant work.
Best regards,
Josep

Hello Alvin!
That's a pretty eye-catching and wonderful image! The vertical format was so well chosen so you could insert so many important details in this scene! I love the symmetrical reflection - I even think that the bottom part of it (the mirror in the surface of the lake) is better looking than the real one (on top) - and I also like a lot the very foreground with the rocks and the neatness of the water! I creates such a marvelous piece of pleasure to my eyes!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

Another stunning landscape, as always an instant favorite for me! Certainly worth the trek to the water's edge for this shot. Beautiful reflections, I like the rocks in the foreground and the yellow hillside leading into the background, very nice.

A superb shot of Moraine Lake, which was closed for road maintenance, when I was there in October. I did get some fantastic shots from Lake Agnes, though. Wonderful alpine scenery here with good sharpness & reflections. Tfs!

Very impressive shot. I like the convergence of lines, the yellow and black "arrow" from the right hand is a very strong element, it's attract the attention, like dividing the scene. It's very complex the composition, but very effective. Great!

this is one very impressive photo!
Absolutely fantastic motives creating a piece of art.
The angle is superb as it captures the depth of the scene with most sharp rocks in front that add to already perfect overall sharpness of the scenery and photo quality.
The only smooth intervention is half dark half bright yellow hill that cuts into the scene as perfect graphical element, that breaks almost dual tone scene of blue and grey-brown and adds that final touch which takes this photo on the highest level.

The reflections in Moraine lake water are assets to the composition. The point of view leads our eyes toward the Ten peaks which is giving depth to the photo. The picture is clear and sharp. The light has a special effect on the colors of the scenery. Have a nice day.

Banff NP... In my dreams. :)
Your composition is perfect Alvin. It really is. Wouldn't change a bit. I am also a shore guy... I always want to by the water, be it on beaches or lakes. Never know how to make a photo from a higher pov. But I need to try it. ;)
The colors are also very nice. The only thing that I don't like is the stripe of darkness in the right center. I know it has some detail, but I would have tried to reveal even more detail from that area. But that's personal taste.
It's a great photo.

I wish you a Holy Christmas and a 2009 filled with the best light. Stay safe, l.

Hello, Great series of photos from Banff Park. Very clear, good POV and DOF. The reflection is fantastic and is the star of the photo. Only my opnion. thank you for the good notes describing this part of the world. tfs, Karen